High School Announcements – May 11th, 2026

Published On: May 10, 2026

High School Announcements – May 11th, 2026

⇒ From the Principals Office

Graduates – Be sure to visit our Graduation Information web page so you don’t miss anything. It’s an exciting and busy time as we head into the final stretch of the school year. We’ve included important details about Graduate Decision Day, Senior Honors, Graduation Rehearsal, and other key deadlines and preparations.

May 14: Chromebooks – As the end of the school year approaches, please note that the deadline for submitting student Chromebooks for repair is May 14, 2026. Please encourage students with devices needing repair to stop by the Media Center (Library) for assistance before that date.

May 22: Library Book Return – All library books are due by Friday, May 22. Any books not returned by the last day of school will be assessed replacement fees. Please also note that the library will be closed for inventory beginning Monday, May 18. During this time, Study Hall passes will not be accepted.

Student Fees: Please ensure your student’s fees are paid for the 2025–2026 school year. These may include textbook rentals, parking permits, activity passes, lunch accounts, and activity registrations. Seniors must have all fees paid in order to participate in graduation. Click here for instructions on how to pay your student’s fees.

⇒ High School Activities & Events

May 13: Academic Assembly @ 8:00 AM for 10th and 11th Grade Students. (Livestream available)

May 13: Senior Honors Assembly @ 1:50 in the High School Auditorium. (livestream available)

May 13 : Dollars for Scholars @ 7:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium (Invite only, livestreamed available).

May 17: Yearbook Deadline — This is the final day to order this year’s yearbook. Delivery is expected around October 2026, and seniors will need to make arrangements to pick up their copies from the High School. For orders or questions about picture packages, please contact Jostens directly at 1-877-515-1447.

May 20: Boys Golf – Attention all boys interested in playing golf this fall: there will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 20 at 8:45 AM in the multipurpose room. Please see Coach Bell or contact Coach Powell if you have any questions.

June 1-3: Youth Show Choir Camp from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the High School Choir Room (S124). Register by May 14th.

Jun 14-19: American Iowa Auxiliary Girls State @ Drake University, For more information: https://www.iowagirlsstate.org

Jun 21-26: American Legion of Iowa Boys State @ Camp Dodge in Johnston, For more information: https://iowaboysstate.org.

Bound: Your go-to resource for all high school activities and sporting events. Students, families, and staff can use Bound to find schedules, event details, ticket information, and important updates all in one convenient place. Click here to explore.

⇒ Counseling Office

May 4–14: AP Testing – Students, please review the information sent on April 2 regarding AP Testing. Be sure you know your test dates and confirm that you can log in to the Bluebook program on your Chromebook.

May 12 & 14: Senior Reassessment Days – Graduates must turn in their checkout sheet after they have completed reassessments and be in good academic standing to participate in graduation.

May 27-28: 2nd Semester Reassessments for 10th & 11th grade students

Graduates – Be sure to visit our Graduation Information web page so you don’t miss anything. It’s an exciting and busy time as we head into the final stretch of the school year. We’ve included important details about Graduate Decision Day, Senior Honors, Graduation Rehearsal, and other key deadlines and preparations.

SEP High School Counselling Newsletter includes important dates, deadlines and information to get you through the rest of the school year.

Visit the Counselors webpage for additional answers.

⇒ College & Career:

May 14: Health Services Career Exploration from 9:00-12:00 PM in the Multipurpose Room. Explore some of Iowa’s most in-demand healthcare careers through live panels and behind-the-scenes insights from industry professionals.. Sign up required. Visit our College & Career webpage for more opportunities.

June 7: Business Horizons Registration Deadline.

July 13-16: DMACC Summer Camp: The DMACC Ankeny campus is sponsoring a free Crime, Code, & Clues: A CSI and AI summer camp opportunity for incoming 9th through 12th grade students. The free 4-day CSI + AI camp will be held at the DMACC Ankeny campus July 13-16 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM. Lunch and snacks are provided. Students can also earn 1 DMACC credit. Questions? Email cyber-compsi@dmacc.edu. To register online, visit Crime, Code, & Clues: A CSI and AI summer camp registration form.

Summer Internship Opportunity: MidAmerican Energy Company is now accepting applications for its paid summer internship program.

Visit our College and Career Webpage for all the details.

⇒ Club Meetings

Monday, May 11
2:45-3:45 pm | Culture Club (N-342)
2:45-3:45 pm | Spanish Club (N-143)
3:00-4:30 pm | History Day Club (N-226)
8:00-9:00 pm | Senior Sunset (North parking lot)
Tuesday, May 12
No Meetings Scheduled
Wednesday, May 13
8:45-9:05 am | DECA (N-169)
9:00-9:40 am | Best Buddies (Library)
9:20-9:35 am | Skills USA (N-193)
1:50-3:35 pm | Senior Honors Assembly (Auditorium)
2:55-3:55 pm | GSA (N-148)
3:00-5:00 pm | Robotics Club (N-183)
7:00-9:00 pm | Senior Scholarship Night (Gym)
Thursday, May 14
No Meetings Scheduled
Friday, May 15
7:00-7:30 am | Student Council Meeting (MPR)
9:00-10:30 am | Graduation Practice
Sunday, May 17
6:00 pm | Graduation (The Knapp Center)

Get Involved! Explore all the different clubs and activities Southeast Polk has to offer.

⇒ High School Yearbook

The yearbook will highlight a variety of activities, themes, and events throughout the year. Students in grades 10–12, please share any photos you’d like considered by submitting them through the forms linked below. Thank you!

Jostens Student Pictures: For all orders or questions about picture packages, please contact Jostens directly at 1-877-515-1447. Picture Order Form & Event Code: FE11625

Southeast Polk High School Jostens Page >>

⇒ Infinite Campus

Infinite Campus Parent Portal is the platform used to stay up to date with your student’s school activity, and we highly recommend using this tool. Through Infinite Campus, you can request absences for your student (the preferred method), view schedules, grades, attendance, reports, missing assignments, and more. We’ve included a helpful video to assist you in using this powerful tool.

Absent Request – If you are requesting an absence for your student, we ask you to use the Absent Request tool found in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal, whenever possible. Click here to learn more about attendance expectations and get a step-by-step guide on how to access your Absent Request portal.

⇒ Academic Support

Academic Support: Check out this helpful video to learn about all the academic support resources available to your student. These services are designed to accommodate a wide range of needs and are open to all students. This document also list all the Academic Support resources available. If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact your teacher, counselor, or an administrator.

⇒ Standard Reference Grading

Standards Referenced Grading (SRG) is the grading system being used at SEP High School. All courses have identified priority standards within the Infinite Campus gradebook. Teachers will collect artifacts for each standard to determine each students’ level of proficiency. Learn more about the SRG grading system.

⇒ High School Fees

Friendly Reminder: Please ensure your student’s fees are paid for the 2025–2026 school year. These may include textbook rentals, parking permits, activity passes, lunch accounts, and activity registrations. Seniors must have all fees paid in order to participate in graduation.

Click here for instructions on how to pay your student’s fees.